Professor at Kumaun University, India
Dr. Geeta Tewari is a distinguished professor at Kumaun University, Nainital. A Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC) and a Fellow of the Linnean Society (FLS), London, she has made significant contributions to the field of chemistry through her research and academic endeavors.
Profiles:
Work Experience:
- Professor, Chemistry, Kumaun University (2020–Present)
- Associate Professor, Chemistry, Kumaun University (2017–2020)
- Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Kumaun University (2005–2017)
- Additional roles at various institutions, including G.B.P.U.A.&T. and Govt. Colleges (1998–2005)
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Deputy/Joint/Additional Director, IQAC, Kumaun University (2020–Present)
- Member, Academic Council, Kumaun University (Multiple Terms)
- Team Leader, Student Induction Programme (2021–2023)
- Member, Internal Complaint Committee (2014–Present)
- Numerous roles in admission committees, library management, and student welfare.
Research Interests:
- Soil and Water Analysis
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Aromatic and Medicinal Plants of the Himalayan Region
- Heavy Metal Pollution
Notable Memberships and Awards:
- Member of International Advisory Board, P P Savani University, Surat (2022–Present)
- Subject Expert Judge, 19th Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Congress (2024)
Research Metrics:
- Total Citations: 593 (cited by 520 documents)
- Total Publications: 69
- h-index: 14
Publication Top Notes:
- Effect of drying conditions on the chemical compositions, molecular docking interactions, and antioxidant activity of Hedychium spicatum Buch.-Ham. rhizome essential oil
Gangwar, A., Tewari, G., Pande, C., Joshi, M., Siddiqui, A.
Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 28568.
- Optimization of different drying methods and its impact on antioxidant potential of Ocimum basilicum L.
Bhatt, S., Tewari, G., Bisht, M., Kanyal, B., Rani, A.
Discover Applied Sciences, 2024, 6(5), 248.
- Efficacy of essential oils from three Mentha species against postharvest groundnut pest, Caryedon serratus (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)
Tewari, H., Kasana, V.K., Jyothi, K.N., Tewari, G.
Journal of Natural Pesticide Research, 2024, 7, 100063.
- Chemical profiles and antioxidant activity of Boenninghausenia albiflora (Hook.) Reichb collected from Kumaun and Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India
Karakoti, M., Arya, P., Tewari, G., Tandon, S., Joshi, P.K.
Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants, 2024, 27(5), 1233–1242.
- Aroma profile, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of Cinnamomum camphora L. essential oil as affected by various drying techniques
Kanyal, B., Pande, C., Padalia, R.C., Negi, N., Prakash, O.
Journal of Essential Oil Research, 2024, 36(2), 116–128.